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60 Years Ago Today: Ali Vs. Liston II And “The Phantom Punch” - Latest Boxing News Today
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It took Muhammad Ali 1 minute and 44 seconds to knock Liston to the ground, just before hovering over him, shouting, "Get up and fight, you sucker!"
May 25, 1965: Ali vs Liston II -- Phantom Punch Or Fix?
Just how controversial was this particular clash for the heavyweight championship of the world? Let us count the ways. First, there was the fact that its prelude, Clay vs Liston I, had inspired more than its share of controversy all on its own as the defending champ, an overwhelming betting favorite, quit on his stool at the end of round six, this after his corner likely tried to sabotage the bout by putting liniment on Sonny’s gloves which got …
Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II: Reliving the 1965 Rematch
Muhammad Ali will forever be remembered among boxing’s greatest legends. He retired with a record of 56-5, including 37 KOs. He was involved in many of the most talked-about matchups, including “The Rumble in the Jungle” against George Foreman. On May 25, 1965, it was Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II, one of the most controversial fights in boxing history, and we’re taking you back to relive it. Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston II: Revisiting the Con…
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